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Which part of the body is affected by renal pathology?
Which part of the body is affected by renal pathology?
- Liver
- Lungs
- Kidney (correct)
- Heart
What is the function of the kidney?
What is the function of the kidney?
- Regulates blood sugar levels
- Produces red blood cells
- Filters waste products from the blood (correct)
- Secretes digestive enzymes
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
- Nephron (correct)
- Bladder
- Glomerulus
- Ureter
What is the weight of each adult kidney?
What is the weight of each adult kidney?
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What percentage of the body weight do both kidneys make up?
What percentage of the body weight do both kidneys make up?
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Study Notes
Renal Pathology
- The kidneys are affected by renal pathology.
Kidney Function
- The kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, regulating electrolyte levels and blood pressure.
- They also produce hormones that help produce red blood cells, promote bone health, and regulate blood pressure.
Kidney Structure
- The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron.
Kidney Characteristics
- Each adult kidney weighs approximately 125-150 grams.
- Both kidneys together make up about 0.5% of the total body weight.
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